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McLaren’s technical department has been restructured in the wake of the departure of technical director James Key. Former aero chief Peter Prodromou, becomes technical director of aerodynamics. Technical director of…
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The question of whether the red flags for the accidents of Alex Albon (on lap seven) and Kevin Magnussen (on lap 54) were necessary was raised by several drivers. Max…
Lewis Hamilton is frustrated at not getting the F1 car he wants, and he’s not the only one. There appears to be a growing disconnect between drivers and engineers who are juggling more data than ever, writes Mark Hughes
Riccardo Patrese triggered a wave of nostalgia as he drove his South African GP-winning Brabham BT52 at Goodwood. Afterwards, he reflected on what was a record-breaking career, and what proved key to racing into his 40s
Williams is one of the surprises of the F1 season so far, with the pace to fight for points. But new boss James Vowles tells Chris Medland that he’s focused on a long-term vision of making it a force to be reckoned with again
After Ken Tyrrell sold his F1 team, a disagreement with the new boss ended an unbroken 30-year stint in the GP paddock. Matt Bishop recalls watching the next race on TV with the man who won the World Championship from a Surrey shed
Kenneth McAlpine, the oldest-surviving grand prix driver, who first competed in 1952, has passed away at the age of 102
Groundbreaking African-American Myles Rowe is lighting up the US junior single-seater scene, but his mentor Rod Reid says more help is needed to improve diversity in IndyCar
As Felipe Massa considers taking legal action to claim the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship from Lewis Hamilton, Mark Hughes says that both drivers were outperformed that year — by Robert Kubica
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
Andy Cowell will be the new face of Aston Martin as its F1 team principal. But more significant are the changes he’s been making behind the scenes ahead of Adrian Newey’s arrival, writes Adam Cooper
The late summer light cast by the setting sun over the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains make for a tranquil view. Yet standing on the balcony of a…
Almost 40 years before Lewis Hamilton’s F1 move to Ferrari, John Barnard made the switch. And quickly discovered the special attention foisted on team members
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